A contentious new law that carries a 10-year prison term for anyone who reveals information about certain secret security operations was aimed at Edward Snowden-like leakers rather than investigative reporters, Australia’s attorney-general said on Thursday.

20 Jul 2018 - 2:54PM

A contentious new law that carries a 10-year prison term for anyone who reveals information about certain secret security operations was aimed at Edward Snowden-like leakers rather than investigative reporters, Australia’s attorney-general said on Thursday.

Australia estimates about 150 of its residents have travelled to Syria or Iraq to fight with militant extremists including the al-Qaeda affiliate known as Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, or ISIL.

Prime Minister Tony Abbott said any of these fighters returning to Australia would be kept under surveillance.

20 Jul 2018 - 2:53PM

Australia estimates about 150 of its residents have travelled to Syria or Iraq to fight with militant extremists including the al-Qaeda affiliate known as Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, or ISIL.

Prime Minister Tony Abbott said any of these fighters returning to Australia would be kept under surveillance.